The I Can Read It! phonics program never loses sight
of the goal—reading! This uncomplicated, yet comprehensive phonics-based
program uses stories that your child will want to read.
The core book, Word Lists, is divided into 68 lessons
and organized according to traditional basic phonics word families: short
vowels, beginning and ending blends, consonant and vowel digraphs (two letters
that make a single sound), syllabication, three-letter word families, special
vowel combinations, hard and soft sounds, and silent letters. The program’s
educational premise is simple: introduce a word list, learn a few sight words,
and read stories—with the emphasis on reading the stories, and probably more
than once. In fact, the author suggests that you read after and/or before your
child reads so that the experience of sounding out words is coupled with
hearing the appropriate voice inflection and fluency to facilitate
understanding.
Book 1 (9 lessons, 45 stories), Book 2 (7
lessons, 35 stories), and Book 3 (8 lessons, 40 stories) provide the
stories and follow the sequence found in Word Lists. All parent
instruction is found in Word Lists. This is an easy, inexpensive
pick-up-and-go phonics and reading program that is strong on reading practice
and systematic phonics, but you may wish to add reinforcement.
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
